Twin Cities Tour Guide

If you are wondering how to show your special someone a magical valentines day in the Twin Cities, I can offer some suggestions, include one unforgettable date idea for the more whimsical couples that you won’t find anywhere else.

Romantic Spots

Check my post on romantic spots in the Twin Cities; it contains some great ideas for low cost romantic spots in Minneapolis, as well as a number of great romantic restaraunts. Many of the romantic spots are outdoors, but that shouldn’t scare you away from checking them out. Plus, if get a little cold outside, that is just another excuse to snuggle even more closely with your special someone when you come in out of the cold.

A Few Other Ideas

Skating - Romantic skating venues abound in the Twin Cities. Tops on my list are the Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul, and Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis. Both are best experienced around dusk, when the surrounding buildings and houses are lit up. Catch a spectacular sunset view at the Lake of the Isles skating area (near the north end of the lake (at 25th street and accessible from both sides of the lake). Landmark has skate rentals, and I’m not sure about Lake of the Isles.

Don’t forget to curl up on the couch with your special someone and a mug of hot cocoa in front of glowing fire to cap off a romantic evening after skating outdoors.

You can also skate and avoid the cold at indoor rinks. The top indoor rink is probably the Depot, in the refurbished train depot in Minneapolis near the Metrodome, which is surrounded by glass walls allowing skaters to kind of feel as though they are outdoors.

There are countless other skating rinks in the area. Check here for a partial list of Twin Cities skating areas.

An Unforgettable Date for the More Whimsical

Take your Valentine dancing in the wonderfully opulent grand salon of an 18th century French hotel… without leaving the Twin Cities and without paying a dime!  This romantic space can be found on the upper level of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. What could be romantic and whimsical than dancing surrounded by the ornate walls and lush crimson curtains of an elegant grand salon… which happens to be in the middle of the museum. In my experience, that partiucular area of the museum is generally not heavily trafficked so you may even have the salon to yourself for a while. There is no music, unless you bring an ipod or something else (but use headphones or your date won’t last very long).  Admission at the museum is always free.

For more info on the M.I.A. (and a picture of the grand salon) check out this post.

That’s all for now. Hope you have a fun and romantic Valentine’s Day!

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